Posted on 7/15/2024 by Dental Specialists and Implant Clinic of Iowa
Americans are living longer than ever before, often well into their 80s and 90s. Now that we are all living longer, it is important to care for your teeth so they will last as long as you do.
Childhood
If you have children, you know that many of them do not like to clean or brush their teeth. However, beginning an oral health routine in childhood is one of the best ways to keep their teeth healthy for life. You can begin this process by allowing your young child to watch you care for your teeth. Next, let your child choose their own toothbrush and toothpaste and practice brushing and flossing with them every day. Gradually scale back the times you monitor your child practicing their hygiene until they can maintain their own dental health.
Adolescence
Teenagers should be able to manage their own dental health, but you need to keep an eye on their teeth in case they need braces or aligners for their bite. If you leave a malocclusion (bite issue) uncorrected, your teenager may have problems with their teeth and jaws later in life. This is a great time to ask our dentist if your child is going to need help with tooth spacing or bite issues. Also, be sure to check in on their wisdom teeth, which usually appear in late adolescence or early adulthood. Some wisdom teeth cannot escape the jawbone, and they cause pain as well as infection.
Senior Adults
Adults at or past retirement age need to continue to visit our dentist. The older you become, the more likely you are to have issues with dry mouth, chronic health conditions, and gum disease. You need to come in and have our dentist check your teeth so that you can have great teeth throughout your life.
If you do not remember when your last dental appointment was, it is time to give our office a call. That way, we can schedule an appointment for you with one of our dental specialists.
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Americans are living longer than ever before, often well into their 80s and 90s. Now that we are all living longer, it is important to care for your teeth so they will last as long as you do. 
